2020 Classes- CANCELLED

FREE Water Conservation Classes

The City of Goodyear offers FREE water conservation classes at several times throughout the year. Check back for more listings.

****Additional classes are available through our friends from the City of Avondale.****

All classes are held in the Conference Room within the Goodyear Police and Fire Department Admin Building E,175 N 145th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338 **unless noted otherwise**. The GY Police and Fire Department Admin Building E is located south of Van Buren on 145th Ave.

Plants That Attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies

What could be more enchanting than colorful pollinators fluttering through your garden? Discover habitat needs and the best plants to incorporate into your landscape for attracting pollinators, as well as plants that allow them to complete their life cycle. Come learn more from Jonathan Manning. ISA Certified Arborist

Class:

Tuesday

March 03, 2020

CANCELLED

5:30pm- 7:30pm

Cactus for Everyone

Cactus, unique and interesting gifts of the desert southwest. They deserve a place in everyone's landscape, either a giant saguaro centerpiece or a potted pincushion in the windowsill. This class will provide instruction on variety selection, planting/potting, water, pruning, fertilizer, and even propagation. Presented by Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist.

Class:

Tuesday

March 17, 2020

CANCELLED

5:30pm- 7:30pm

Trees for Arid Yards

How big is the cute baby tree in your yard going to get? A tree that will get too big for its location will lead to damage of surrounding foundations and sidewalks, neighbor disputes, and eventually the huge cost of removal. Different species will be discussed thoroughly including photos, pros/cons, and tips on special care. Presented by Jonathan Manning , Certified Arborist.

Class:

Tuesday

April 07, 2020

CANCELLED

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Pruning for Beauty and Health

When does pruning promote health, beauty and safety? When is pruning unnecessary or even harmful? Observe pruning of real plants so you know how when it is time. Taught by Jonathon Manning, Certified Arborist.

Class:

Tuesday

April 21, 2019

CANCELLED

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Container Gardening

This class will cover; container type and size, potting mix, water, fertilizer, and a list of plants that actually prefer growing in containers. Class includes a planting demonstration and participants will take home a free 2” plant. Taught by Certified Arborist Jonathan Manning.

How big is the cute baby tree in your yard going to get? A tree that will get too big for its location will lead to damage of surrounding foundations and sidewalks, neighbor disputes, and eventually the huge cost of removal. Different species will be discussed thoroughly including photos, pros/cons, and tips on special care. Presented by Jonathan Manning , Certified Arborist

When does pruning promote health, beauty and safety? When is pruning unnecessary or even harmful? Observe pruning of real plants so you know how when it is time. Taught by Jonathon Manning, Certified Arborist.

Class:

Tuesday

May 5, 2020

CANCELLED

5:30pm- 7:30pm

Set Your Water Timer

Is your irrigation controller controlling you? High water bills? Landscaping looking bad? Well take control of your controller and learn how to set it correctly and change it seasonally for your particular plants and soil type. Presented by Jonathan Manning , Certified Arborist.